Labor and Delivery Nurse

Join the Nursing team at Avera!

Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Labor and Delivery Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings. $15,000 or $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• New Grads RN's may be eligible for $15,000 sign-on bonus with three-year commitment!
• Experienced RN's may be eligible for $20,000 sign on bonus with three-year commitment!
• Ask about our Relocation Bonus!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

• The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are exemplified within this Job Description.
• The Labor and Delivery Nurse is responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process to provide nursing care for the patient throughout their life span.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Previous experience is desirable, but not required.
• One or more years of Inpatient nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current license to practice in the state of South Dakota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP required.

Work Schedule

• Varied shifts; 72 hours every 2 weeks
• 6:00 am - 6:30 pm, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am
• Every 3rd weekend and holiday
• Occasional call time

Pay

• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
• $33.50 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?